We all know how important it is to carve out brief moments of relaxation during the year, such as an afternoon at a wellness center during a vacation in Agrigento. Indeed, when thinking of relaxation, one of the first methods that comes to mind is undoubtedly a day at the spa.
Considered by many as a place to take care of oneself, not everyone is aware of exactly what a spa entails. So, if you’re wondering how this place works and what distinguishes it from thermal baths or a wellness center, then this guide is perfect for you.
The first step when visiting a spa is a revitalizing shower, ideal for refreshing and removing any residues from the body. After the shower, it’s time to enter the steam room, a marble-lined chamber maintained at a temperature between 35° and 50° Celsius with humidity between 90% and 100%. This thermal condition allows our body to eliminate toxins and stimulate blood circulation, providing a total relaxation effect.
Following this refreshing moment with another shower, you can then enter the Finnish sauna. This wooden-lined room reaches higher temperatures than the steam room, and it’s better to enter it at a later stage. The heat leads to intense sweating, so it’s important to stay for only a few minutes, which will already be useful for achieving excellent benefits such as muscle relaxation, elimination of toxins and heavy metals from the skin, and burning calories.
Wellness Center: Which One to Choose?
Now that you’ve discovered how to make the most of a day at the spa, you can jot down everything you’ll need and the costs. The first place we want to recommend is the Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa, an oasis of Mediterranean hospitality. Located near the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples and close to the Mediterranean Sea, this hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful coastal areas.
The hotel is the world’s first authentic arche-hotel and offers its guests the unique opportunity to exclusively enjoy the archaeological artifacts belonging to the “La Gaipa” collection. The 38 rooms are equipped with a balcony, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, and excellent free Wi-Fi internet connection.
But when it comes to wellness centers, we cannot fail to mention the spa at Villa Athena, the only 5-star hotel completely immersed in the heart of the Archaeological Park of the Valley of the Temples. This princely residence from the late 18th century offers 27 rooms and suites, many of which have views of the temples or the ancient olive grove park.
The villa’s park blends perfectly with the landscape of almond and olive trees surrounding the millennia-old temples, and the Temples of Concordia and Juno offer themselves to the Terrace of the Gods, forming the villa’s restaurant. The terrace is open every day for both lunch and dinner, and to complete this mosaic of services offered, there is a panoramic outdoor swimming pool.
